HP CQ57-489WM, CQ57-439WM, CQ57-410US manual Performing a system restore

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To create a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Media Creation.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Performing a system restore

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive.

NOTE: A system restore needs to be performed if the computer hard drive has failed or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail. A system restore should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues.

Note the following when performing a system restore:

●You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer.

●Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using HP Recovery Manager.

●HP Recovery Manager restores only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)

When using the dedicated recovery partition, there is an option to back up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, Internet favorites and settings during this process.

To restore the computer from the recovery partition, follow these steps:

1.Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:

●Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager.

– or –

●Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press f11 while the “F11 (System Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen.

2.Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Getting Started Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Finding information WelcomeSupport HP Documentation Finding informationResource Select Start All Programs HP HelpFinding information Component Description Getting to know your computerTop TouchPadLights Buttons Esc key KeysRight side Hdmi port select models only Left sideCommunication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayBottom Starting HP QuickWeb HP QuickWeb select models onlyKey Starting HP QuickWebNetworking Connecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service provider ISPSetting up a new Wlan network Connecting to an existing WlanConfiguring a wireless router Icon Action Description Using the keyboardUsing the action keys Keyboard and pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating select models only Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Backup and recovery Creating restore media RestorePerforming a system restore Restoring using the restore media Changing the computer boot order Backing up and recovering your informationUsing Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using Windows system restore pointsContacting customer support Customer supportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Wlan IndexHdmi USB
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